KUCHING: People have been urged to continue to foster ties and stay united regardless of race and religion to realise the government’s vision to make Sarawak a developed state by 2030.
“As we all know, Sarawak is a melting pot of cultures and traditions but throughout the decades, this has not stopped us from moving forward.
“We are now in the digital economy era and we are proud that we are not only a peaceful state, but we also respect each other’s differences, traditions and culture.
“This is how we shape Sarawak as it known today,” said Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian at the Gawai Tematu Karnival 2022 at Kampung Tematu, last Saturday night.
In addition, he expressed his gratitude to the people for supporting the state government’s effort as well as for playing their part in realising the state’s desire to make a better Sarawak.
He mentioned that the state’s Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030) will help boost the people’s income and make Sarawak a developed state in Malaysia.
“We have long practised the spirit of inclusivity to get people together and stay united so that we can see that Sarawak in 2030 will be the most developed state.
“Thus I call upon all of you to be part of the future, play your role as Sarawakians so that we can enjoy the success of the state,” said Dr Sim.
He also applauded the organising committee for organising the Gawai Tematu Karnival 2022 in the village.
He was happy that after two years of the pandemic, the people can now enjoy such annual carnivals as it has been part of the culture and tradition of Kampung Tematu.
“People from all over Kuching or from far away came here to have a good time and it is also good exposure for outsiders to know the culture here.
“I hope this continues in the future as this has been part of the Sarawak culture, to celebrate together our traditions,” he said.
